The Christian Defense Coalition, the National Clergy Council and the League for the Defense of Pastors held a news conference Tuesday, 28 October 28 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in Houston, Texas, went to Mayor Parker's office in hopes of securing a face to face meeting to share their concerns. The mayor agreed to the meeting and met with the pastors at 3:30 p.m. local time.

The faith leaders additionally discussed launching a national campaign to address Houston's troubling crushing of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and religious freedom should Houston fail to withdraw the subpoenas.

Rev. Rob Schenck, President of the National Clergy Council, stated:

"Regardless of what the mayor's and city's intentions are or were, this is an egregious violation of a fundamental human rights and constitutionally protected freedom. History proves violations like this must be challenged early and relentlessly.

"Church leaders of all denominations are organizing to support our colleagues in Houston. We will not rest until justice is preserved and protected."

"Mayor Parker, it is troubling that your city has moved forward with such invasive actions which trample religious freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment. This appears to be an attempt by your Administration to intimidate and silence pastors, churches and community leaders will disagree with you on HERO.

"It is our hope that Houston would foster policies that would create an atmosphere of tolerance and openness in the public square and embrace the principles of free speech and the First Amendment.

"It is important for you to understand that pastors and churches all across America and standing in solidarity with the 'Houston Five,' as we fully understand this is not just an attack on five local pastors but an attack on every church and pulpit in America.

"In light of that, if the City of Houston continues to move forward with these subpoenas, potential fines and imprisonment for these pastors who refuse to comply, we will give a national call inviting thousands of Christians to come to Houston and stand for religious freedom, the First Amendment and free speech."

Rev. Keith Tucci, President of the League for the Defense of Christian Pastors, shared:

"The intolerance and misuse of power will not be treated as an inconvenience but a violation to worship God freely."

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